Experience the ultimate East African adventure with luxury lodges and camps, combining thrilling wildlife safaris in Kenya and Tanzania with relaxing beach time on Diani’s pristine shores. Explore iconic destinations such as the Masai Mara, Serengeti National Park, and Ngorongoro Crater, encounter the Big Five, enjoy cultural interactions, and unwind along the Indian Ocean coast. This guided safari includes private 4×4 vehicles, expert guides, and curated experiences to create unforgettable memories.
Day 1 – Arrival in Nairobi
Arrive at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport, meet your private driver, and transfer to your luxury hotel. Spend the evening at leisure, enjoying Nairobi’s vibrant atmosphere before your safari begins.
Overnight: Villa Rosa Kempinski Nairobi
Meal Plan: Bed & Breakfast
Day 2 – Nairobi Wildlife and Conservation Tour
Discover Nairobi’s top attractions. Visit the Giraffe Centre to hand-feed Rothschild’s giraffes, and the David Sheldrick Wildlife Trust to meet orphaned elephants. Afternoon at leisure for shopping or optional tours.
Overnight: Villa Rosa Kempinski Nairobi
Meal Plan: Bed & Breakfast
Day 3 – Hell’s Gate National Park and Lake Naivasha
Drive through the scenic Rift Valley to Hell’s Gate National Park. Enjoy walking or biking among wildlife and dramatic cliffs. Continue to Lake Naivasha, a tranquil freshwater lake surrounded by papyrus swamps.
Overnight: Lake Naivasha Sopa Lodge / Lake Naivasha Kongoni Lodge
Meal Plan: Breakfast,Lunch & Dinner
Day 4 – Lake Naivasha to Masai Mara National Reserve
Travel to the Masai Mara, one of Africa’s premier safari destinations. After lunch, enjoy your first game drive, spotting lions, elephants, cheetahs, and zebras across the vast savannah.
Overnight: Mahali Mzuri
Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Day 5 – Full Day in Masai Mara
Explore the Masai Mara National Reserve on morning and afternoon game drives. Encounter the Big Five and learn from your guide about wildlife behavior. In the evening, visit a Masai village to experience local culture.
Overnight: Mahali Mzuri
Meal Plan: Breakfast,Lunch & Dinner
Day 6 – Masai Mara to Serengeti National Park
Cross the Kenya-Tanzania border at Isebania and continue to Serengeti National Park. Enjoy game drives en route through savannah plains with wildlife sightings before reaching your luxury lodge.
Overnight: Four Seasons Safari Lodge Serengeti
Meal Plan: Breakfast, Picnic Lunch & Dinner
Day 7 – Serengeti Safari Adventure
Spend the day in the Serengeti, observing lions, cheetahs, elephants, and wildebeest herds. Optional hot air balloon safari available for breathtaking aerial views of the plains.
Overnight: Four Seasons Safari Lodge Serengeti
Meal Plan: Breakfast, Picnic Lunch & Dinner
Day 8 – Serengeti to Ngorongoro Crater and Karatu
Travel to the Ngorongoro Conservation Area, descending into the Ngorongoro Crater for game viewing. Spot rhinos, lions, buffalo, and flamingos in one of the world’s most diverse ecosystems. Continue to Karatu for overnight luxury lodge stay.
Overnight: The Manor at Ngorongoro
Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Day 9 – Karatu to Arusha
Drive to Arusha, Tanzania’s safari hub. Check in at your luxury hotel and enjoy an afternoon at leisure or an optional city tour.
Overnight: Arusha Coffee Lodge
Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Day 10 – Arusha to Amboseli National Park
Cross into Kenya at Namanga and transfer to Amboseli National Park, famous for free-ranging elephants and views of Mount Kilimanjaro. Afternoon game drives among savannah and swamps.
Overnight: Amboseli Serena Safari Lodge
Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Day 11 – Full Day in Amboseli
Enjoy full-day game drives in Amboseli, photographing elephants against Kilimanjaro. Spot lions, cheetahs, zebras, and over 400 bird species across wetlands and open plains.
Overnight: Amboseli Serena Safari Lodge
Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Day 12 – Amboseli to Diani Beach via Tsavo West
Drive through Tsavo West National Park, famous for red elephants and volcanic landscapes, before arriving at Diani Beach. Evening at leisure along white sandy beaches.
Overnight: Almanara Luxury Resort Diani
Meal Plan: Breakfast & Dinner
Day 13 – Diani Beach Leisure
Relax on Diani’s pristine beaches, sunbathe, swim, or indulge in optional water sports such as snorkeling, diving, or dhow cruises. Enjoy luxury amenities and ocean views.
Overnight: Almanara Luxury Resort Diani
Meal Plan: Breakfast & Dinner
Day 14 – Departure from Diani
After breakfast, transfer to Moi International Airport (Mombasa) for your flight to Nairobi and onward international departure. End of luxury safari experience.
- Private 4x4WD safari vehicle with English-speaking driver-guide.
- Accommodation in high-end lodges and luxury camps as listed.
- Park entrance and conservation fees.
- Game drives and guided tours.
- Masai village visit.
- Picnic lunches and bottled water during safari.
- AMREF Flying Doctor emergency evacuation.
- International & domestic flights.
- Visas and vaccinations.
- Optional activities and additional sightseeing.
- Personal expenses (drinks, laundry, phone calls).
- Tips for guides and lodge staff.